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After supporting over 30MW of large-scale solar in the UK, Octopus Investments has confirmed its intention to make further investments in solar energy, with funding from some of its lower risk, capital preservation-focused investments.

EOS Energy installed a total of 2.59kWp for Dave Wise, Councillor for Southam, who wanted to utilise the solar power in order to bring his bills and carbon footprint down. The system is expected to generate an income of over £800 a year as well as cutting his electricity charges by £200 per annum.

A1 Solar Solutions Limited has completed a 303kWp solar installation on Selecta Solutions’ warehouse rooftop in Great Barr. The project, which was completed two weeks ahead of schedule, is expected to generate enough energy to cut the company’s electricity bill by a third.

Ikaros Solar UK, the commercial solar installation company, is inviting business owners and landlords to free workshops across the country to help educate them on the potential of solar power. Over the coming months Ikaros will hold seminars on how to generate savings and financial returns by utilising renewable energy.

Adding to the list of successful solar projects over 50kW, Duncan Solar has announced the completion of its 99.9kWp system installed at WE Jameson & Son Ltd's operations in Masham, North Yorkshire.

Warwickshire-based solar specialist EOS Energy completed a 3.82kWp solar panel installation for Hill Close Garden Centre in Warwick in May 2011. Visitors to the Centre will soon be able to view the rooftop installation close-up as plans to install safety equipment go through.

Photovoltaic module manufacturer BISOL has obtained upgraded international certificate IEC 61215 Ed. 2.0 for its product range, as well as receiving accreditation for new power classes up to 269Wp, providing consumers with more energy per installation.

The 100% renewable energy supplier, Good Energy has today announced its intention to freeze its electricity prices until at least 2012. The company, which has not raised its prices since 2008, aims to make green energy more accessible to the masses through competitive pricing.

Thames Water has signed a £7 million contract with Ennoviga Solar, which could see the utility company named as the UK’s largest on-site solar power producer and industrial user. Under the terms of the 25-year agreement, Ennoviga will own and maintain the solar arrays, selling the electricity generated back to Thames Water in order to recoup the investment.

Social housing repairs and maintenance service provider Mears Group has announced a new contract for the installation of photovoltaic solar panels in and around Peterborough. The contract, to be executed in partnership with British Gas, has been signed with Cross Keys Homes.